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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.31, 621.57 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.31, 621.57 and 183.22 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.31 : 621.57 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.31/621.57 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.31x = 621.57 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.31x = 113,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,884.06/414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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